![Alaska glaciers may hit irreversible melting point sooner than expected, study finds Alaska glaciers may hit irreversible melting point sooner than expected, study finds](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720171204_WhittierAlaskaU.jpg)
Alaska glaciers may hit irreversible melting point sooner than expected, study finds
Glacier melt is a major contributor to rising sea levels, a threat to coastal settlements worldwide.
Fri Jul 05 2024
![Russia and Kazakhstan battle record floods as rivers rise further Russia and Kazakhstan battle record floods as rivers rise further](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712894394_RVFLOOD.jpg)
Russia and Kazakhstan battle record floods as rivers rise further
The deluge of melt water has forced over 120,000 people from their homes in Russia's Ural Mountains, Siberia and Kazakhstan.
Fri Apr 12 2024
![Russia, Kazakhstan evacuate over 100,000 people amid worst flooding in decades Russia, Kazakhstan evacuate over 100,000 people amid worst flooding in decades](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41712720466_FloodingOrenburg.jpg)
Russia, Kazakhstan evacuate over 100,000 people amid worst flooding in decades
Melting snow swelled mighty rivers beyond bursting point in the worst flooding in the area for at least 70 years.
Wed Apr 10 2024
![More than 10,400 homes flooded across Russia More than 10,400 homes flooded across Russia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712567725_Rescuers.jpg)
More than 10,400 homes flooded across Russia
Melting snow swelled some of Europe's biggest rivers, triggering record water levels in the Ural Mountains.
Mon Apr 08 2024
![The danger as Antarctica's sea ice melts The danger as Antarctica's sea ice melts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/81617332505_Antarctica.jpg)
The danger as Antarctica's sea ice melts
After years of stability, Antarctica's sea ice is suddenly melting. Scientists are out on the ocean to learn why.
Sun Jan 28 2024
![Mountain villages fight for future as melting glaciers threaten floods Mountain villages fight for future as melting glaciers threaten floods](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51700744351_meltingglaciers.jpg)
Mountain villages fight for future as melting glaciers threaten floods
When glacial lakes overfill or their banks become unsound, they burst, sparking deadly floods that wash out bridges and buildings.
Sun Nov 26 2023
![More than a decade after nuclear meltdown, Fukushima water release begins More than a decade after nuclear meltdown, Fukushima water release begins](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71691749584_TBnuclearpowerplan.jpg)
More than a decade after nuclear meltdown, Fukushima water release begins
Here is a timeline of key events related to the accident in Fukushima and the subsequent clean-up.
Thu Aug 24 2023
![Switzerland finds remains of climber who disappeared on glacier in 1986 Switzerland finds remains of climber who disappeared on glacier in 1986](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61690520235_TBGermanclimber.jpg)
Switzerland finds remains of climber who disappeared on glacier in 1986
Melting glaciers have led to the reemergence of bodies and objects thought to be long-lost.
Fri Jul 28 2023
![Ice age data raises new concerns about future ice melt, rising sea levels Ice age data raises new concerns about future ice melt, rising sea levels](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/61452611530_Antartica.jpg)
Ice age data raises new concerns about future ice melt, rising sea levels
A new study, looking back to the last ice age thousands of years ago, has revealed an alarming rate of ice melt.
Thu Apr 06 2023
![Researchers discover 'plastiglomerate' rocks on a remote Brazilian island Researchers discover 'plastiglomerate' rocks on a remote Brazilian island](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/51679403058_BRAZIL.jpg)
Researchers discover 'plastiglomerate' rocks on a remote Brazilian island
According to the research, the melted plastic identified in the rocks could come from fishing nets washed up on the beaches of the island.
Fri Mar 24 2023
![[COLUMNIST] RM Meltdown - Preparing for the worst [COLUMNIST] RM Meltdown - Preparing for the worst](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51653624618_duit.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] RM Meltdown - Preparing for the worst
Ringgit Malaysia continues to descend by breaking all technical levels to watch.
Wed Sep 21 2022
![Pakistan floods' death toll nears 1,500 Pakistan floods' death toll nears 1,500](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61663227324_PAKISTAN.jpg)
Pakistan floods' death toll nears 1,500
The floods brought by record monsoon rains and glacial melt in northern mountains have hit 33 million of a population of 220 million.
Thu Sep 15 2022
![Greta Thunberg says Swedish politicians ignoring climate crisis as election nears Greta Thunberg says Swedish politicians ignoring climate crisis as election nears](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81662523852_GretaThunberg.jpg)
Greta Thunberg says Swedish politicians ignoring climate crisis as election nears
Thunberg said the issue had been "pretty much non-existent", during the campaign.
Wed Sep 07 2022
![Pakistan struggles to avert danger as floods rise, death toll tops 1,300 Pakistan struggles to avert danger as floods rise, death toll tops 1,300](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81662364987_PAKISTAN.jpg)
Pakistan struggles to avert danger as floods rise, death toll tops 1,300
Record monsoon rains and melting glaciers have brought floods that have affected 33 million people and killed at least 1,314.
Mon Sep 05 2022
![Pakistanis protect homes against devastating floods; aid arrives Pakistanis protect homes against devastating floods; aid arrives](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71661994686_PAKISTAN.jpg)
Pakistanis protect homes against devastating floods; aid arrives
Abnormal heavy monsoon rains and melting glaciers triggered floods that have submerged a third of Pakistan and killed at least 1,191 people.
Thu Sep 01 2022